Overview

Department of Political Science / Department of Political Science is located in Bethlehem, PA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA)	Politics and policy	Political theory
Master of Public Policy (MPP)	Public policy

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	11

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam transcripts, three letters of recommendation with at least two from academics, resume, statement of objectives, community fellows applicants need additional statement Thesis Alternate accepted Either a thesis or research paper is required. But Community Fellows do a paper on their experience
Other Advanced Degrees	Either a thesis or research paper is required. But Community Fellows do a paper on their experience

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

17

Applied

17

Accepted

7

Enrolled

Applying

75

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	July 15th	April 1st	No
Spring deadline	December 1st	Not reported	No
Summer deadline	April 30th	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	Transcripts, three letters of recommendation with at least two from academics, resume, statement of objectives, community fellows applicants need additional statement
Master's Degree Requirements	International students need to submit a grade translation

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Recommended	TOEFL IBT score: 101
IELTS: Recommended	IELTS Paper score: 7.5

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$1,545

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships

Student Body

13

Total Graduate Students

15%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	15.38%
Black or African American	15.38%
White or Caucasian	53%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	7.69%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
Unknown	7.69%

Gender

Male (53%)

Female (46%)

Faculty

9

Total faculty

Full-time - 6

Part-time - 3

Male (3)

Female (6)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	American politics and institutions, comparative politics, public policy, political theory, public administration
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	3,858

Location & Contact

Address Maginnes Hall
9 West Packer Avenue
Bethlehem, PA  18015
United States

Contact Dr. Brian L. Fife
Chairperson
Email: blf218@lehigh.edu
Phone: 610-758-3338
Fax: 610-758-3348

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